Some 1,000 residents ordered to flee Palisades Fire on border with Malibu. It’s hitting heavy brush that hasn’t burned in 50 years. Source
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Bob Baffert suspended from entering horses in Belmont Stakes
The temporary suspension prevents Baffert from entering any horses to race at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed “due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead.” Source
For small businesses, a conundrum over change in mask guidance
Although some employers are ready to drop their mask mandates, customers remain hesitant. Owners await word from OSHA. Source
New York governor outlines new COVID mask guidance and more reopening plans
Vaccinated New Yorkers can ditch their masks, even indoors, the New York City Marathon is coming back and Radio City Music Hall will reopen to vaccinated audiences, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday in a flurry of announcements intended to accelerate the state’s reopening. CBS New York’s Natalie Duddridge reports. Source
NYC Marathon set to return as state reopens from COVID pandemic
“Let’s get back to life,” Cuomo said, speaking from Radio City Music Hall’s grand auditorium. The New York City Marathon will return November 7. Source
United Kingdom eases more coronavirus restrictions
The U.K. is entering its next phase of eased coronavirus restrictions. People in England, Scotland and Wales can now enjoy a greater sense of normalcy, including a return to indoor dining. BBC News political correspondent Chris Mason reports on the reopening, and CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi discussed the latest from London with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero. Source
House to vote on bill to create bipartisan commission to investigate assault on U.S. Capitol
The House will consider a bill this week to create a 10-member bipartisan commission that would investigate the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and offer recommendations to prevent future attacks. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss legislation, introduced Friday by the top Democrat and Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee. Source
Supreme Court agrees to hear Mississippi abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments next term in a major abortion case out of Mississippi. It involves a 2018 law that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and poses a challenge to Roe v. Wade. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the impact this case could have nationwide. Source
Protests across Colombia intensify; demonstrators killed during clashes with police
Deadly anti-government protests are intensifying in Colombia as they enter a third week. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Reuters’ Colombia correspondent Oliver Griffin about demonstrators’ demands and how government leaders are responding. Source